Dates: February 26, 2022 – August 7, 2022 Location: Special Exhibits Gallery, Birthplace of Country Music Museum PLAN YOUR VISIT This fun but scholarly exhibit explores Mountain Dew’s storied history, which began in the hills of Appalachia. The content also examines the region’s moonshining history...
When: Wednesday, August 3, 7:00-9:00pm Where: Michael Waltrip Brewing, 221 Moore Street, Bristol, VA Cost: Free and open to the public; a donation of $10 per team is suggested (all proceeds will support the museum’s educational and public programming) Quiz team info: No limit on...
Join us as we will be pouring some special brews from Bearded Iris. As well as, some special swag & live music.
Come in and make a canvas tote bag, then stash it with as much of our retail in our boutique and receive 20% off of everything. It's our annual stash and dash event. Seats are limited to 12 so reserve yours at www.arworkshop.com/bristol
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT Cost: Free and open to the public In-person: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bcm/events/speaker-series-in-person-with-dr-malcolm-smith-48038 Virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctc--orDsiGt1lKOYBPRfn52tnsnf2aUko Join us on Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. for our next Speaker Series (Hybrid) featuring Dr. Malcolm Smith talking about renowned Appalachian fiddler Albert Hash....
Come out to Historic Downtown Bristol on Friday, August 12th from 6 – 9pm for the Hot Bristol Night Antique Car Show! All cars will enter State Street between 4pm & 6pm from Piedmont Avenue & Goode Street. Awards will be presented at 8:15pm next...
Join us at AR Workshop with your special someone for a Special DIY Date Night! Come make one of our OVERSIZED Wood Projects together! Choose from our collection of Oversized Framed Signs, Framed Clock, 24" Round Lazy Susan, Blanket Ladder, Growth Chart, or Pet Beds!...
Organizers are hoping the third time’s a charm with the 2022 TriPride Parade and Festival, which will be held in downtown Bristol – in both Tennessee and Virginia – on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The annual event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to...
Bring your sparkle and your glitter for a Drag Brunch featuring Chef T on Sunday, Aug 28 during TriPride weekend! Don't miss this spectacular event! A delicious brunch buffet will be provided by Chef T, most recently runner up on Food Network's Big Restaurant Bet,...
Dates: September 1, 2022 – October 20, 2022 Location: Special Exhibits Gallery, Birthplace of Country Music Museum Created in 2018 and celebrating the 50th anniversary of a landmark event, 1968: A Folsom Redemption is a collection of photographs and memories of two journalists lucky enough...
Event: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on the Road Artmobile at the Museum! About: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is bringing traveling art exhibitions and educational offerings to audiences across the state with VMFA on the Road: An Artmobile for the 21st century! This...
The Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Series head back to Bristol on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, for an epic doubleheader. The Bush's Beans 200 ARCA race starts at approximately 6:30 PM and the green flag waves for the UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics...
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 returns to Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, September 16, with great anticipation after a WILD finish in last year's event. Will there be a last-lap pass that leaves the race leaders crossing the finish line sideways this year?...
- Free Admission - Live Music!! - Extreme Hot Pepper Eating Contest - Hot Wing Eating Contest -Cornhole Tournament sponsored by VFW Post 6975 - Appearances by he Miss PepperFest winners - Games, Prizes, & More... Hot Wing Eating Contest: Love wings? So do we....
Morgan Wallen's Country Thunder music festival returns to Bristol Motor Speedway for a two-night show Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Due to the popularity of the inaugural Bristol event in 2021, the festival added a second day and includes a star-studded lineup, including country music superstar Jason...
The second annual Bristol in Bloom Art Festival occurs at Cumberland Square Park in Downtown Bristol, VA, on Saturday, October 8! The festival features: 60+ Contemporary Appalachian Artists Food Trucks @bristol.berrybowls & @thepakalachian Art Performances Live Art Demonstrations Kids Activities Art Talks Beer Garden AND...
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! After a SOLD-OUT SHOW in 2019 The MAGIC of BILL BLAGG LIVE! returns to the Paramount Bristol for one show only! This action-packed spectacular is filled with NEW mind-blowing magic & jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief!...
Johnson City Tap Takeover at Cascade Draft House on Thursday, January 26 with music by Trevor Meade starting at 6 p.m.
Calling all songwriters! The Birthplace of Country Music is hosting a qualifying round for the 2023 Tennessee Songwriters Week! Aspiring singer-songwriters dream of the opportunity to perform at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, and for a few lucky artists, that opportunity will arrive during 2023 Tennessee Songwriters Week!...
Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Over 30 years and 18 albums, his passion for the music and his boundless desire to keep it vital has never waned, even when his own light dimmed due to his substance struggles. Throughout it all, he continued to...